Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul,

St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul - Bursa.

Drive to Iznik (Nicea), the site of the First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Drive to Bursa ,visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum.

Overnight

Day 3: Pergamum - Thyatira - Izmir.

Depart to Pergamum, visit to Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the Church at the site of Serapium (7C) and the Red Court dedicated to St.

John. Then visit Akhisar, the site of ancient Thyatira (7C). Overnight in Izmir.

Day 4: Sardes-Philadelphia-Izmir.

Visit Sardes, the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, visit the Church built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis (7C). Continue to Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia (7C). Return to Izmir, visit St.Policarp Church (7C). Overnight in Izmir.

Day 5: Ephesus - Kusadasi.

Drive to Ephesus where St. Paul stayed a while,visit ancient city,House of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John (7C), continue to Miletos where St. Paul gave a speech to spread Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6: Pamukkale - Hierapolis-Laodicea.

Complete the tour of Hierapolis, see the wonderful formation of stalactites in Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), the Roman Bath which later became a church, then visit Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation, continue to Antalyafor overnight.

Day 7: Aphrodisias - Laodicea Pamukkale.

Visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea (7C) and Hierapolis, and drive to Izmir Airport and the tour is finish.